Starting your study journey is simple! Follow these 4 easy steps:

Step 1: Choose Your Course

• Visit bendigotafe.edu.au to browse all available courses.
• Check the entry requirements for your course.
• Don’t meet the requirements? You may be able to start with a pathway course.
• Need help choosing? Contact the Skills and Jobs Centre for advice and support.

Step 2: Apply Online

1. Go to the course page and click “Apply Now”.
2. Fill in your basic details.
3. Check your email for a link to complete the full application form.

You'll need to provide:

• Your education history (upload transcripts if required)
• Personal details
• Your USI (Unique Student Identifier) → Create one at usi.gov.au
• Proof of eligibility for Government Funding (Skills First Funding)

Choose ONE of the following to provide:

o   Green Medicare Card

o   Birth Certificate (AUS/NZ)

o   Passport (AUS/NZ)

o   VEVO check (non-citizens only)

If you're under 17, you will be asked to include:

• A School Exemption Letter (ask your school for this)

Step 3: Check Course Suitability

You’ll complete two quick checks to see if this course is right for you and to identify any support you may need.

LLN – Language, Literacy & Numeracy

We check your Maths and English skills against the course requirements.

You can provide certified copies of the following in your application:

• Year 12, VCAL, or VCE VM certificate, which will need to include your Maths and English levels
• Completion of a Certificate IV or higher

If you don’t have either, you'll be asked to do an online Maths and English assessment, which will take approximately 50 mins.

*Some courses may require you to complete the online assessment even with prior certificates and/or require sitting the assessment in person on campus

PTR: Pre-Training Review

You’ll speak with an Admissions Officer who will:

• Discuss your goals and whether the course suits your needs
• Check your digital skills and any support needs
• Confirm your Government Funding Eligibility

To find out more about Eligibility click here How government subsidy works

Step 4: Enrol and Pay

To finalise your enrolment and confirm your place, you must:

• Accept your offer – which will be emailed to you electronically
• Pay your fees (see below)

If you are under 18 your Parent or Guardian will be required to also sign your enrolment form

Payment Options

You can:

• Pay upfront (Online, EFTPOS, cash, credit card, bank transfer)
• Set up a payment plan
• Provide an Authority to Invoice (if an employer or agency is paying)

Fee Concessions

You may be eligible if you have a valid concession card:

• Health Care Card
• Pensioner Concession Card
• Veteran’s Gold Card

Indigenous students: Full tuition fee waiver available for all levels.
Non-Indigenous students: Concession rates available for Certificate IV and below.
(Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas do not receive concession rates.)

 Scholarships

Bendigo TAFE offers various scholarships and grants.
 Check what's available

Need Help?

Call 13TAFE (13 8233) for assistance.